Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
Buffalo Bill promotes a patent medicine...
Item #664785
June 1, 1892
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, June 1, 1892 Page 2 has a great item which includes a print captioned: "Hon. Wm. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill' " with a bit of text in which he promotes a medicine called "Kickapoo Indian Sagwa" which claims to cure malaria (see).
Large folio size, 4 pages, various chipping with many tears at the margins (not affecting the Buffalo Bill... See More
Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...
Item #664784
August 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847
* Leaning Tower of Pisa has fallen ?
* Mexican-American War
Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of pg. 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads (see). Also on pg. 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a pg. 2 article: "Fall of the Le... See More
Pair of issues on Virginia Minor before the Supreme Court...
Item #664782
February 10, 1875
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10 and March 30 1875
* Virginia Minor Supreme Court case
* Women's suffrage
A pair of issues, with the Feb. 10 issue having on page 8 an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "The Question in the Supreme Court of the United States - The Case of Mrs. Minor Against a Register of Voters in Missouri". The report gives some specifics on the case ... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #664463
February 26, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, nice condi... See More
Possibly the 1st Jew lynched within the United States...
Item #664453
August 17, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 17, 1868
* Lynching of Samuel Bierfield
* First Jew lynched in United States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica item
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK members
Page 5 has an article headed: "Tennessee" "Double Assassination by Masked (H)orseman in Franklin", being the account of the killing of a Jewish shop owner and his black employee by 15 masked men on horsebac... See More
1870 Altoona, Pennsylvania...
Item #664451
October 20, 1870
BLAIR COUNTY RADICAL, Altoona, Penn. Oct. 20, 1870
* Uncommon title
This 4 pages newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Four pages, some light staining, generally nice.
1878 Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #664450
January 30, 1878
THE HOLLIDAYSBURG REGISTER, Penn. Jan. 30, 1878
* Uncommon title
* Blair County
This four page newspaper has news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Four pages, a little wear at the folds, small clipping cut put on 2nd leaf, light staining, generally good.
The death & funeral of Robert E. Lee...
Item #664335
October 16, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1870
* Robert E. Lee death
* Confederate leader
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Late Robert E. Lee" "Eulogies of the English Press-Demonstrations of Grief in Southern Cities" (see)
Eight pages, a little light foxing and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition.
Extremely lengthy Mormon reporting...
Item #664299
June 30, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30,1858
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Utah War coming to an end
* The African slave trade
Certainly a terrific issue for any student of Mormon history, as the entire front page is taken up with such content, with headings at the top of the front page including: "IMPORTANT FROM UTAH" "A Week Later from Camp Scott and Salt Lake City" "Arrival &... See More
Lord Gordon Gordon captured & jailed...
Item #664295
September 17, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 17, 1873
* Lord Gordon Gordon captured
* British fraud and imposter
* Swindler of Jay Gould ($1,000,000)
Page 5 has an article headed: "Lord Gordon Captured" "The Noble Runaway in Jail in Winnipeg" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the folds on the front page, some small binding slits and spine... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...
Item #664064
September 25, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, good condition.... See More
1874 Battle of Palo Duro Canyon...
Item #664030
October 12, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 12, 1874
* Battle of Palo Duro Canyon (1st report)
* Ranald S. Mackenzie vs. Comanches - Kiowas
The top of page 7 has an article headed: "THE INDIANS WHIPPED" with subheads. See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, toning and a little wear at the folds of the front page, otherwise good.... See More
Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #663977
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1886 Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a framed picture.
Other prints in this issue include a full page on: ... See More
Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #663975
December 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others.
But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" sh... See More
Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...
Item #663974
January 1, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 Although there are several Christmas-themed print, perhaps the best is the large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by a fireplace. Small binding holes at the central fold.... See More
Great item on Dickinson College in Carlisle...
Item #663925
February 17, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 1803 The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students, and that: "...trustees & professors are equally solicitous that the seminary should be placed on a respectable footing & that as complete an education should be obtained ... See More
USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking... G.K. Chesterton... Lindbergh...
Item #663882
December 18, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1927
* USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking
* G.K. Chesterton on the influence of American economics
* Much on Charles Lindbergh with displayable images
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SUBMARINE S-4 SINKS WITH 40 ABOARD IN DEEP WATER OFF PROVIDENCE; HIT BY DESTROYER, WHICH IS BEACHED", with subheads and related photos (see ima... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... English prosperity, strikes, and India......
Item #663877
July 26, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1853
* Karl Marx - as a correspondent to the NY Tribune
* rare to appear on the front page
On the front page under the heading, "THE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE !", is a 2-column article by Karl Mark headed: "English Prosperity - Strikes - The Turkish Question - India", which is signed by him in block type: KARL MARX. Great to have on the fron... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... Russia, Turkey, and East-India...
Item #663876
July 26, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1853
* Karl Marx - as a correspondent to the NY Tribune
* rare to appear on the front page
On the front page under the heading, "LATER FROM EUROPE", is a 2-column article by Karl Mark headed: "GREAT BRITAIN - The Russ-Turkish Difficulty-Ducking and Dodging of the British Cabinet - Nesselrode's Last Note - The East-India Question", whi... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... Russian policy against Turkey...
Item #663875
July 15, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1853
* Karl Marx - as a correspondent to the NY Tribune
On page 6 under the heading, "LATER FROM EUROPE", is a nearly 3-column article by Karl Mark headed: "Russian Policy Against Turkey - Chartism", which is signed by him in block type: KARL MARX. See images for details.
Note: This is an interesting issue which provides the opportunity... See More
Karl Marx as a newspaper reporter... The State of Europe...
Item #663867
June 10, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1853
* Karl Marx - German revolutionary socialist
The front page has about a 1 1/2 column article under: "EUROPE," which is written by Karl Marx, and is appropriately signed in type: Karl Marx. See images for partial text. A website dedicated to the works of Marx states provides the following theme/topic for the article: "Excitement in Italy.-T... See More
The minting of Gold Half Eagles...
Item #663849
November 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 25, 1820
* Gold Half Eagles - coins
* United States Mint
Featured in this issue is a nice report on the United States Mint going to mint half eagle coins out of gold. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
Complete in 16 pages, measur... See More
Walt Whitman (with sketch) & Robert Ingersoll debate in 1890...
Item #663775
October 26, 1890
THE WORLD, Oct. 26, 1890
* Dialogue between "the beloved" Walt Whitman and "the brilliant" Robert Ingersoll
Page 10 has the account of a wonderful discussion between Walt Whitman and Robert Ingersoll. See images for details. Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 38 pages, and in overall good condition, but this issue is from ... See More
Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
Item #663697
December 1, 1877
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, July Dec. 1, 1877
* Rare Old West title
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the... See More
1860 Great Meteor...
Item #663696
July 24, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1860
* Earth-grazing meteor procession
* Fireball meteors
Page 5 has an article headed: "More About The Meteor" and more. (see) Text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody sermon...
Item #663687
February 10, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 10, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
* Ira D. Sankey
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "Progress Of Revival Work" "The Evangelists' Third Day" "Mr. Moody Inflaming Christian Zeal--..." and more. Text takes up 1 full column on the front page an... See More
The dancing ghosts... A Chippewa legend...
Item #663511
September 11, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 11, 1849 Page three has the interesting Chippewa legend, "The Dancing Ghosts", which centers on their response to the Northern Lights phenomenon. The issue also contains much on the issue of slavery and Native Americans, as well as reports related to Westward Expansion.
Complete in four pages,with much political reporting, news of the ... See More
A fleet of U.S. men-of-war...
Item #662978
June 11, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859 The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War".
Prints inside include: "Sheep Shearing in Australia" "Transport of Wool From the Blue Mountains, Australia" and two others.
Eight pages, ornate masthea... See More
A fleet of U.S. men-of-war...
Item #662977
June 11, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859 The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War".
Prints inside include: "Sheep Shearing in Australia" "Transport of Wool From the Blue Mountains, Australia" and two others.
Eight pages, ornate masthea... See More
Paul Morphy World champion in chess...
Item #662951
May 28, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1859
* Paul Morphy
* American chess champion
The last column of page 4 has a small and discrete item headed: "Bonner and Morphy" with brief letter signed in type: Paul Morphy. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Prints of the Naval Academy at Annapolis... Jerusalem...
Item #662950
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1871 This issue has a wealth of images, maps, and content, including: "The Mount Cenis Railway and Tunnel" with eleven related prints; "The United States Naval Academy" with eleven related prints; "Along the Florida Reef" with 7 prints; "The Recovery of Jerusalem" with 12 prints; "Gallery At ... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President - 1872 advertisement...
Item #662942
October 4, 1872
DAILY CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant notice
* Civil War general for president
A pg. 2 ad endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. Also present is a list of the state and county Republican candidates. Also with in the issue is other news of the day and numerous advertisements.
Complete in four pages measuring approximately 20.25 x 13.5 inches in very... See More
Hometown reporting from the Capital of the United States.....
Item #662922
January 1, 1885
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., 1885-1887
One of our staff member's recently wrote a post on the History's Newsstand Blog regarding this title, and in part described it as "a paper packed full of everyday life," and although published at the seat of government, she continued: "The newsy, small town tone reminds me of my recent time in New England, with the stran... See More
Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #662897
January 2, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
Great railroad strike of 1877....
Item #662812
July 24, 1877
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, July 24, 1877
* Great railroad strike
* Riots in many cities
This 4 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings that include: "The Situation at Easton..." "The Situation at Hazleton" "The Situation at Wilkesbarre" "The Troubles at Reading" and m... See More
Edison at the Philadelphia Electrical Exhibition...
Item #662768
October 18, 1884
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 18, 1884 See the photo for the very nice front page article with one of two illustrations, captioned: "The Edison Electrical Darky" being an electrical lantern worn by an African-American handing out pamphlets at the Edison exhibit at the Exhibition. The other print is captioned: "The Philadelphia Electrical Exhibition--The Edison Exhibi... See More
Great issue on the 1860 Heenan & Sayers fight...
Item #662672
May 12, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 12, 1860 The front page has a dramatic print showing: "Round 37" of the Heenan and Sayer fight, erupting into a riot. Above it is a print of "The Champion's Belt of England...". Within is a double page centerfold which includes 8 prints of the Heenan and Sayers fight, while another 4 page print is mostly damaged due to the... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #662575
December 27, 1893
PUCK, New York, Dec. 27, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: "... See More
New York Crystal Palace fire disaster...
Item #662566
October 6, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 6, 1858
* New York Crystal Palace
* Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations
* Fire disaster
Page 5 has an article headed: "BURNING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE" "Brilliant Close of the Fair" "Flight of Two Thousand Visitors" "The Edifice Utterly Destroyed" and more. (see) Lengthy text up over 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of ... See More
Working to abolish alcoholic beverages...
Item #662553
YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, October, 1895 An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.Decorative title page, 12 pages, 9 1/2 by 13 inches, minor binding slits at the blank spine, nice condition.
The slave case of Matilda Lawrence... On the 'Trail of Tears"...
Item #662550
April 22, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 22, 1837 The most notable report is a page 5 item headed: "Slave Case" which is the fascinating case of slave Matilda Lawrence.
Abolitionist William Birney, who published "The Philanthropist" hired friend & future Supreme Court Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, to defend Matilda. As a website notes: "On... See More
Wealth of great reading on John Brown & his execution...
Item #662544
December 5, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 5, 1859 A great issue concerning the John Brown/Harper's Ferry affair, with over half of page 5 taken up with related content. The top of a column has: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" with subheads including: "John Brown's Remains" "The Execution of Capt. Brown" with details; "The Execution on Friday Last" "Incidents Con... See More
John Brown's Harper's Ferry invasion...
Item #662543
December 8, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1859 Page 6 has over a full column on: "John Brown's Invasion" "The Martial Law Illegal--Reaction Against Wise" which concerns the aftermath of John Brown's insurrection at Harper's Ferry. Page 3 has: "Monument to John Brown" & "A Defense of the Memory of John Brown".
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #662533
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1865 This issue features a great doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand. One of the better Nast Santa Claus prints and very displayable. Best of all it is "tipped-in&... See More
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662531
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662530
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
Nice Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #662528
January 4, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879 The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hanging on a jolly Santa Claus.
Other prints in thi... See More
Santa Claus by Thomas Nast... "The New Comer...", by F.S. Church...
Item #662526
January 5, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1878 The full ftpg. is taken up with: "The New Comer--A Sketch in the Depot of an Importer of Animals" by famed artist F.S. Church.
There are two very nice Thomas Nast Christmas prints, one a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" by Thomas Nast, showing a full-figure Santa Claus with toys, next to a fireplace. &... See More
Marking out Santa's route from the North Pole, by Thomas Nast...
Item #662525
December 19, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 19, 1885 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great Thomas Nast double page print: 'Santa Claus's Route' showing two children marking out his route from the North Pole. Very displayable.
Other prints as well, several shown in the photos.
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
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